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US3840055A
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Vapor recovery apparatus
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1973-08-15
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A nozzle assembly including a nozzle and means for preventing escape of liquid and vapor from the area adjacent the nozzle outlet. In one preferred form, a nozzle has a closure plug adjacent its discharge outlet and has means for biasing the closure plug to close the inlet of the receiver into which the nozzle discharge outlet is placed. Liquid coming out the receiver inlet, for example due to splash-back, is urged by the closure plug to return to the receiver inlet. Preferably, also, a fluid collector is provided adjacent the closure plug to temporarily retain liquid fuel in excess of that which can immediately be returned to the receiver inlet so that such excess is held in the fluid collector until it can drain back into the receiver inlet. If desired, fluid coupling means can be provided to provide fluid communication from the fluid collector to a fluid disposal. Excessive liquid in the fluid collector and vapors can thus be drawn to the fluid disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 W Wostl
- 👤 E Onyon
- 👤 A Snow
- 👤 H Trapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:49
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A nozzle assembly for delivery of liquid from a source to a liquid receiver having an inlet, said nozzle assembly comprising: a nozzle including a nozzle inlet adapted for connection to a source of liquid, a nozzle outlet, a nozzle housing coupling said nozzle inlet and said nozzle outlet, and control means for controlling liquid flow from said nozzle inlet through said nozzle housing to said nozzle outlet; closure means coupled to said nozzle adjacent said nozzle outlet for substantially closing a liquid receiver inlet, with the nozzle outlet within the liquid receiver inlet for delivery of liquid thereinto; a fuel collector adjacent said closure means for retaining liquid passing said closure means from the area adjacent said nozzle outlet, said fuel collector includes a first shell member and a second shell member cooperating with said first shell member to provide a rotational interface between said fuel collector and said closure means; and means defining a fluid path communicating through said closure means and to said fuel collector and adapted for connection to a fluid disposal for providing fluid communication from an area adjacent said nozzle outlet to the fluid disposal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A nozzle assembly for delivery of liquid from a source to a liquid receiver having an inlet, said nozzle assembly comprising: a nozzle including a nozzle inlet adapted for connection to a source of liquid, a nozzle outlet, a nozzle housing coupling said nozzle inlet and said nozzle outlet, and control means for controlling liquid flow from said nozzle inlet through said nozzle housing to said nozzle outlet; closure means coupled to said nozzle adjacent said nozzle outlet for substantially closing a liquid receiver inlet, with the nozzle outlet within the liquid receiver inlet for delivery of liquid thereinto; a fuel collector adjacent said closure means for retaining liquid passing said closure means from the area adjacent said nozzle outlet, said fuel collector includes a first shell member and a second shell member cooperating with said first shell member to provide a rotational interface between said fuel collector and said closure means; and means defining a fluid path communicating through said closure means and to said fuel collector and adapted for connection to a fluid disposal for providing fluid communication from an area adjacent said nozzle outlet to the fluid disposal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said fuel collector comprises a bellows encircling a portion of said nozzle and first fluid passage means for providing fluid communication from the area adjacent said nozzle outlet through said closure means and to the interior of said bellows, and in which said defining means comprises second fluid passage means connected to said bellows and adapted for connection to a fluid disposal for providing a fluid path from the interior of said bellows to the fluid disposal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 2 in which said closure means comprises a resilient plug means and biasing means for biasing said resilient plug means toward said nozzle outlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 2 in which said closure means comprises a funnel having a funnel inlet adapted to at least partially encircle the liquid receiver inlet, and biasing means for biasing said funnel toward said nozzle outlet for receipt of fluid from the area adjacent the nozzle outlet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 2 in which said fluid disposal includes a solid adsorbent for filtering fuel vapors from fluid passing therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein said nozzle is a gasoline nozzle and the liquid is gasoline.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A nozzle assembly of claim 2 further comprising a friction-reducing liner cooperating between said second shell member and said first shell member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said closure means comprises a resilient plug means and biasing means for biasing said resilient plug means toward said nozzle outlet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a fluid disposal connected to said defining means for receipt of fluid therefrom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said closure means comprises a funnel having a funnel inlet adapted to at least partially encircle the liquid receiver inlet, and biasing means for biasing said funnel toward said nozzle outlet for receipt of fluid from the area adjacent the nozzle outlet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said fluid disposal includes a solid adsorbent for filtering fuel vapors from fluid passing therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which said nozzle is a fuel nozzle and in which said fluid disposal includes combustion means for combustinG fuel fluid to carbon dioxide and water.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 12 in which said combustion means comprises an internal combustion engine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 12 in which said combustion means comprises a catalytic reactor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 12 wherein said nozzle is a gasoline nozzle and the liquid is gasoline.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A nozzle assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said nozzle is a gasoline nozzle and the liquid is gasoline.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A nozzle assembly of claim 19 further comprising a friction-reducing liner cooperating between said second shell member and said first shell member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A nozzle assembly of claim 17 wherein said liner is made from a tetrafluoroethylene polymer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |